Production Planner - MRP & Scheduling for Optical Systems

Flowserve; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production planning and scheduling for the manufacturing of optical systems and subsystems. You will work closely with the line Manager to meet customer delivery needs while ensuring quality, inventory control and cost targets.

Responsibilities include translating forecasts into master schedules, issuing weekly production plans, and resolving issues affecting shipments. Strong MRP, Excel, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong experience with MRP, scheduling, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing all planning inputs: sales orders, OEM forecasts, custom / special orders, and strategic build plans.
• Using the MRP system, translating the consolidated sales forecasts into a master production schedule / build schedule.
• Preparing and distributing weekly production schedules / work order dispatch lists.
• Assisting management to resolve problems with late shipments, material shortages, customer schedule changes, and cancellations of customer orders.
• Preparing, coordinating, and participating in physical inventory counts.
• Initiating and coordinating vendor corrective action for non-conforming material receipts.
• And any other duties assigned

Skills

MRP & scheduling logic

Capacity planning

Demand management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

BS or BA Degree in relevant field

Tools

SysPro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flowserve is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production planning and scheduling for the manufacturing of optical systems and subsystems. You will work closely with the line Manager to meet customer delivery needs while ensuring quality, inventory control and cost targets.

Responsibilities include translating forecasts into master schedules, issuing weekly production plans, and resolving issues affecting shipments. Strong MRP, Excel, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.